NBCE EXAM 3 WITH STUDY GUIDE 300 QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS | (100% CORRECT) GRADED A+ |
LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 | 100% ASSURED PASS.
which of these involuntary movements is most characteristicof a
patient with cerebral palsy?
A. hemiballismus B.
sydenham choreaC.
athetosis
D. fasciculation - ...ANSWER...C
which of these is characteristic of acute midthoracic rib
dysfunction?
A. increased pain on inspiration B.
pain referred to upper shoulderC.
intercostal anesthesia
D. epigastric pain - ...ANSWER...A
What is the most likely dx for a 62 yom with right hip pain whose
blood tests reveal elevated serum alkaline phosphataseand his
radiographs demonstrate a mottled increase in bone density of the
proximal femur? - ...ANSWER...Paget disease
Which of these is not associated with an UMNL?A.
muscle weakness
,B. spasticity
C. hyporeflexia
D. Hoffmann sign - ...ANSWER...C
retrosternal pain and dysphagia are the most common initial
presenting symptoms of
A. esophagitisB.
pancreatitis
C. duodenal ulcer
D. angina pectoris - ...ANSWER...A
mild, aching LBP that encompasses the entire lumbar regionand
posterior pelvis and worsens with active movement is characteristic
of lumbar
A. fracture
B. strain
C. disc syndrome
D. facet syndrome - ...ANSWER...B
The Hibbs test is used to assess of the hip
A. ext rot
B. int rot
,C. flex
D. ext - ...ANSWER...B
Which of these motions occur in a coronal plane around asagittal
axis?
A. wrist flexion and extension
B. ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexionC.
hip abd and adduciton
C. int and ext shoulder rotation - ...ANSWER...C
The most appropriate recommendation for a high school
baseball pitcher with cubital tunnel syndrome is -
...ANSWER...sleep with the elbow splinted in 45 degrees offlexion
Decreased hematocrit is most characteristic of
A. severe dehydration
B. polycythemia veraC.
chronic hypoxia
D. cirrhosis - ...ANSWER...D
lumbar disc degeneration is most likely to result in
A. decreased load on facets
B. enlargement of lateral recessesC.
nucleus pulposus engorgement
D. dysfunction of the vertebral motion segment -
...ANSWER...D
, what is the most appropriate case management for a patient with an
acute quadriceps contusion? - ...ANSWER...rest andice
which of these is most likely present in the case hx of a 9 y/o with
osteomyelitis? - ...ANSWER...previous upper respiratoryinfection
which type of HA is most likely in a 30 yom who complains of
unilateral periorbital pain, rhinorrhea, and indicates that thesymptoms
coincide with alcohol consumption? -
...ANSWER...cluster
To correct a left lateral flex fixation subluxation in the lumbarspine,
the patient should be placed as the doctor utilizes a
contact - ...ANSWER...in the side posture, right side up;right
mammillary
which of these is the most appropriate initial procedure to
perform on a 53 yof with a hx of RA who presents with cervical
myospasm? - ...ANSWER...cervical radiographicseries
what is the most appropriate initial case management for an
intoxicated male who fell down the stairs and is complaining of neck
stiffness and is supporting the weight of his head withhis hands? -
...ANSWER...refer patient to hospital
what additional finding is most likely for a 45 yof with bilateral
carpal tunnel like symptoms, cold intolerance, anddry skin? -
...ANSWER...increased TSH
which blood test is the most appropriate initial follow up if an
elevated serum calcium level is found? -
...ANSWER...parathyroid hormone
what lumbar position most often aggravates facet syndrome? -
...ANSWER...extension
which landmark is used as the zero point for measuring
venous pressure? - ...ANSWER...sternal angle
VERIFIED ANSWERS | (100% CORRECT) GRADED A+ |
LATEST UPDATED 2026/2027 | 100% ASSURED PASS.
which of these involuntary movements is most characteristicof a
patient with cerebral palsy?
A. hemiballismus B.
sydenham choreaC.
athetosis
D. fasciculation - ...ANSWER...C
which of these is characteristic of acute midthoracic rib
dysfunction?
A. increased pain on inspiration B.
pain referred to upper shoulderC.
intercostal anesthesia
D. epigastric pain - ...ANSWER...A
What is the most likely dx for a 62 yom with right hip pain whose
blood tests reveal elevated serum alkaline phosphataseand his
radiographs demonstrate a mottled increase in bone density of the
proximal femur? - ...ANSWER...Paget disease
Which of these is not associated with an UMNL?A.
muscle weakness
,B. spasticity
C. hyporeflexia
D. Hoffmann sign - ...ANSWER...C
retrosternal pain and dysphagia are the most common initial
presenting symptoms of
A. esophagitisB.
pancreatitis
C. duodenal ulcer
D. angina pectoris - ...ANSWER...A
mild, aching LBP that encompasses the entire lumbar regionand
posterior pelvis and worsens with active movement is characteristic
of lumbar
A. fracture
B. strain
C. disc syndrome
D. facet syndrome - ...ANSWER...B
The Hibbs test is used to assess of the hip
A. ext rot
B. int rot
,C. flex
D. ext - ...ANSWER...B
Which of these motions occur in a coronal plane around asagittal
axis?
A. wrist flexion and extension
B. ankle dorsiflexion and plantarflexionC.
hip abd and adduciton
C. int and ext shoulder rotation - ...ANSWER...C
The most appropriate recommendation for a high school
baseball pitcher with cubital tunnel syndrome is -
...ANSWER...sleep with the elbow splinted in 45 degrees offlexion
Decreased hematocrit is most characteristic of
A. severe dehydration
B. polycythemia veraC.
chronic hypoxia
D. cirrhosis - ...ANSWER...D
lumbar disc degeneration is most likely to result in
A. decreased load on facets
B. enlargement of lateral recessesC.
nucleus pulposus engorgement
D. dysfunction of the vertebral motion segment -
...ANSWER...D
, what is the most appropriate case management for a patient with an
acute quadriceps contusion? - ...ANSWER...rest andice
which of these is most likely present in the case hx of a 9 y/o with
osteomyelitis? - ...ANSWER...previous upper respiratoryinfection
which type of HA is most likely in a 30 yom who complains of
unilateral periorbital pain, rhinorrhea, and indicates that thesymptoms
coincide with alcohol consumption? -
...ANSWER...cluster
To correct a left lateral flex fixation subluxation in the lumbarspine,
the patient should be placed as the doctor utilizes a
contact - ...ANSWER...in the side posture, right side up;right
mammillary
which of these is the most appropriate initial procedure to
perform on a 53 yof with a hx of RA who presents with cervical
myospasm? - ...ANSWER...cervical radiographicseries
what is the most appropriate initial case management for an
intoxicated male who fell down the stairs and is complaining of neck
stiffness and is supporting the weight of his head withhis hands? -
...ANSWER...refer patient to hospital
what additional finding is most likely for a 45 yof with bilateral
carpal tunnel like symptoms, cold intolerance, anddry skin? -
...ANSWER...increased TSH
which blood test is the most appropriate initial follow up if an
elevated serum calcium level is found? -
...ANSWER...parathyroid hormone
what lumbar position most often aggravates facet syndrome? -
...ANSWER...extension
which landmark is used as the zero point for measuring
venous pressure? - ...ANSWER...sternal angle
